What are Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs are parasitic insects from the genus Cimex, which are micropredators that feed on blood, usually at night.
How To Eliminate Bed Bugs In South Africa?
1. The DIY option
Once you’ve identified the rooms in which the bed bugs reside, restrict movement from those rooms to others to avoid the spreading of the bugs. Then, in an all-out effort, do the following:
Vacuum – thoroughly vacuum all those areas where these tiny pests may reside. Yes, that includes the seams of your mattress and your bed base.
Wash & dry – wash all of your bedding and clothing that may have been in contact with bed bugs on the highest heat setting that your washing machine has.
Isolate – if you cannot wash an item at high heat, put it inside a black plastic bag, seal up the bag, and leave the bag outside in the sun on a warm sunny day.
2. Call in the experts
Pest control experts, like Rentokil, have years of experience in identifying and exterminating bed bugs. They know exactly where to look and what to look for.
Survey – we will do a thorough investigation of your property to pinpoint where the problem lies.
Suggest – after our technicians have identified the problem areas, we will work out a tailor-made solution for your specific situation and discuss the targeted approach that we’ll follow to rid your establishment of bed bugs.
Spray – once we’ve worked out the details, our technicians will come and chemically treat the areas where bed bugs have been identified.
What causes bed bugs?
If you’re suddenly experiencing signs of a bed bug infestation in your home for the first time, they likely snuck their way in as a stowaway on a purse, luggage, or clothing.
Secondhand furniture, particularly mattresses, box springs, couches, and chairs, may harbor hungry bed bugs.
Are bed bugs harmful to humans?
Bed bugs are not known to spread disease. Bed bugs can be an annoyance because their presence may cause itching and loss of sleep.
Sometimes the itching can lead to excessive scratching that can sometimes increase the chance of a secondary skin infection.